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This Week in Logistics News (February 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

More companies are exploring ways to staff warehouses with robots but may have to wait a few years for the technology to catch up. More than a fifth of warehouse operators have invested in automation to help address labor shortages, particularly as they worked to handle surging e-commerce orders during the pandemic.

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The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the freight transportation sector. Educate Your Staff and Suppliers.

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Addressing the Talent Gap in Logistics and Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies. The key stakeholders in this challenge are employers, educators, and job seekers. The source of such disconnects, is related to the information gap among the three parties. Talent gap in logistics is not new.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. The issues with education and child care cause many workers to stay home. With only 5.8%

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. The issues with education and child care cause many workers to stay home. With only 5.8%

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A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018. Warehouses, often full of moving machinery carrying heavy loads, are inherently one of the most dangerous places to work. Safe warehouse processes aren’t just the responsible bar to set.

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Addressing the Inherent Challenges of Fostering a More Synchronized B2B Supply Chain Business Network

Supply Chain Matters

We have further educated our readers on technology vendor approaches, capabilities, and ongoing market developments. Transportation and materials costs skyrocketed, as did unanticipated costs related to unplanned or uncontrolled ocean container demurrage, premium air freight, or added inventory warehousing costs.